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Sector poised to hit B700bn in value
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/04/2024
» The value of the local e-commerce segment this year is expected to reach 700 billion baht, driven by higher business registrations with the Business Development Department.
Thailand to ban maize from field-burning countries
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 19/03/2024
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved a ban on maize imports from areas where farmers burn-off their fields, with enabling legislation to take effect this year.
Yala fish poised for GI registration
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 29/02/2024
» Two indigenous freshwater fish in Yala are expected to receive geographical indication (GI) registration within this year, according to the Department of Intellectual Property.
Cabinet okays 18 southern projects
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/01/2024
» The mobile cabinet on Tuesday approved 18 new development projects with a total budget of 552 million baht for six southern provinces on the Andaman Coast.
Online IP in the crosshairs
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/12/2023
» Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has instructed the Intellectual Property Department to speed up tackling online intellectual property (IP) infringements.
Planning unit emerges from the shadows
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 27/05/2023
» The Commerce Ministry established the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO) in 2015 primarily to support the development of the economy through trade and economic data.
Digital business estimated to reach B895bn this year
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/04/2023
» Thailand's digital business still has great potential for growth, with the value of goods and services purchased via digital platforms (business-to-consumer) estimated to total 895 billion baht this year, up 17.9% year-on-year, according to a recent study.
Tong Chom markets key to aiding grassroots economy
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/04/2023
» The Commerce Ministry has vowed to ramp up Tong Chom (must-see) markets nationwide this year to stimulate the grassroots economy, with the aim of generating revenue of 1.9 billion baht this year.
Private sector seeks Thai soft power board
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 23/03/2023
» The private sector is urging the government to upgrade soft power to a national agenda item and establish a board to directly manage its development.
Govt tackles copyright qualms as part of charm offensive
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 23/08/2022
» The amendment to the copyright law on Tuesday is aimed at boosting the country’s digital content industry, according to the Ministry of Commerce.